Video of the Week 5: Modern Arnis Slap-Off/Pull-Off
In this post, the author shares insights on translating Modern Arnis stick techniques to empty hands, exemplified by the slap-off/pull-off drill, emphasizing the importance of center line and footwork. The post outlines a three-step approach to learning this translation and asks for donations to support the website’s expenses.
Four Reasons Why Filipino Martial Arts Suck
A few years ago, I posted “Three Reasons Why Filipino Martial Arts Suck.” I decided to update this post to include an additional reason and tweaked some sections in the original post. Those uninformed about Filipino Martial Arts often say the following: (1) “All they do…
Fix It Friday: It’s the Stick Buddy!
“It’s the Stick, buddy!” refers to grabbing your opponent’s cane instead of his hand or wrist, as illustrated in the video below. If you are not able to view this video, click here. As pointed out in this video, a common mistake among beginners is…